SXSW: Great performances of the last 10 years

The renowned Texas festival of music, film and interactive ideas has seen its fair share of great stage performances, from the eclectic to the mainstream

By By SHANNON FEARS

on March 9, 2013 6:40 PM

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The South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, has been around
since 1987, but seems to have really gone high-profile in the last 10
years or so. This year's festival began Thursday and continues until
March 17, but in the meanwhile, here are some eye-popping musical
performances since 2003.

The South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, has been around
since 1987, but seems to have really gone high-profile in the last 10
years or so. This year's festival began Thursday and continues ... more

Photo: Rick Kern, Getty Images

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